that is the plan

at the most recent meeting i have been to, august 08, that was the supposed use of the old fir chair. the plan was to install that there first, (base being right above lower cross over,top near top of blowdown then put in an express from the lower parking lot to the top to replace kech and dino, then put kech down the backside, rampart would possibly be next summer, season $$ depending, high speed 3-4 years out, with back side kech around the same time..
All this is dependent on final approvals, $$$$ and what not, resturant at the top of hyak blah blah blah, who knows. But In my personal opinion, I would rather see thunderbird lodge retrofitted and restored, keep the drunks over there, give that amazing spot its due....and keep hyak a bit more pure.

this is all talked about in the master plan, with No plans for a gondola to the top of alpental whatsover, amen...

and by the way, the snow today was wonderful, had to hike up to my shop, instead of drive!